Dustbowl Blues with a Glasgow Kick
Scottish songwriter and guitarist John Alexander brings together the latest instalment of his dustbowl blues with the release of his new album ‘FACE THE WIND’. This collection of life and weather beaten tales struts the high ground of roots and blues and follows on from his previous release ‘Of These Lands’.
Alexander’s songs have been honed through his solo acoustic performances and formed the basis for live performances that included a successful run of sell out shows at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival with the aptly titled “Dustbowl Blues with a Glasgow Kick”.
His songs have been successful in obtaining placements on the US television shows The Lizzie Borden Chronicles and also the hit Netflix show ‘Longmire’ as well as placements in cult feature film ‘Tremors’
Life in his native country as well as experiences of living overseas and travel form much of the inspiration behind his songs. Alexander’s influences include John Martyn, Greg Brown, Bob Dylan and Muddy Waters which are revealed in his soulful lyrics, strong guitar work and storytelling skills.
"his sound steeped in good old-fashioned earthy organic roots Americana, Alexander possesses a sound more akin to the banks of the Mississippi than his native River Clyde...a ton of influences and a load of natural talent" 9/10 AMERICANA UK
“Glaswegian Alexander's lilting acoustic blues are inspired by his troubadour travels around the world. Careworn tunes and his dust-choked voice give a timeless feel to his songs." Q Magazine
"Guitar-country and Delta blues styles knowledgeably tempered with folk picking.. I could go on, but its far better you discover these delights for yourself; this is superb" Rock N Reel
"..to focus on a song and to relate words, music and identity. John Alexander does this with some ease” -IAIN ANDERSON BBC Radio Scotland
“say a prayer of thanks that there are still musicians like John Alexander around to remind us of the unstoppable power of real music”
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“a terrific voice.. 'a huge talent' Frank Henessey BBC Radio Wales
"gritty yet mellow country/blues music acoustic songwriting a la John Martyn”
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